Manchester Weather Forecast
Manchester weather: 61°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Manchester?
Yes - rain is likely in Manchester today.
A 94% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,1 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Tue and Wed.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 10% of a normal October week (0,1 in against 1,1 in).
16-day forecast for Manchester
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 61° / 49° | 94% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 48° | 90% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 49° | 0% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 50° | 22% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 45° | 12% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 42° | 12% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 39° | 0% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 46° / 36° | 0% | 2 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 42° / 36° | 0% | 2 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 45° / 38° | 8% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 42° | 20% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 42° | 33% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light showers | 51° / 43° | 29% · 0,8 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 47° / 42° | 37% · 0,5 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for Manchester
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 61°F is 3.4°F above the 58°F typical for this month.
A 94% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Gusts to 39 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 57°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 39 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Manchester?
Manchester is a city in Greater Manchester. Its coordinates are 53.4808, -2.2426. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Manchester right now?
It is currently 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 80% and wind is 19 mph.
When is the best time to visit Manchester?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Manchester, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Manchester in?
Manchester observes Europe/London (UTC+00:00). The local time is 6:23 AM.
How many people live in Manchester?
Manchester has a population of approximately 553.000.
What is the nearest airport to Manchester?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 158 mi away, Dublin Airport (DUB), 166 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 183 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Manchester?
Popular options include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, British Museum and River Thames.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 6:23 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
